“Sika Agent” was formally launched on Thursday, Could 21, 2026 on the financial institution’s headquarters annex in Accra.
The Consolidated Financial institution of Ghana (CBG) has launched an agent banking initiative known as ‘Sika Agent’ as a part of its efforts to develop entry to banking companies and convey monetary merchandise nearer to communities throughout the nation.
The initiative was launched on Thursday, Could 21, 2026 on the financial institution’s headquarters annex in Siasi, Accra, with an preliminary deployment of 168 registered brokers throughout the Better Accra, Central and Jap areas.
Talking on the launch, CBG’s Managing Director, Dr. Naomi Worari-Kweti, stated the initiative is a significant step in the direction of making banking companies extra accessible and handy for purchasers, whereas positioning the financial institution as a differentiated monetary establishment.
He revealed that the financial institution has already employed 168 brokers and is aiming for vital enlargement over the subsequent three years.
“We’re happy to announce that CBG has already onboarded 168 brokers. We hope to onboard roughly 1,000 brokers by the tip of the 12 months and plan to onboard 8,000 brokers by 2028,” she stated.
Dr Kweety stated the initiative is a part of the financial institution’s broader dedication to supporting people, companies and communities with secure, dependable and handy banking options.
“This initiative displays our continued dedication to supporting people, companies and communities with secure, dependable and handy banking options,” she stated.
He inspired prospects to avail of the service, stressing that this initiative will assist remodel banking accessibility in Ghana, particularly in underserved communities.
“That is greater than only a launch, it’s a step in the direction of empowering our group and supporting native companies,” she added.
Sheila Azuntaba, Deputy Managing Director of CBG, additionally stated that this initiative is essential in advancing Ghana’s monetary inclusion coverage.
She stated the company banking mannequin will assist deal with the challenges many individuals in underserved communities face in accessing banking companies and merchandise.
The initiative will allow prospects to entry 5 key banking companies by way of approved brokers. These embrace immediate account opening, money deposits and withdrawals, interbank transactions, and invoice funds.
A few of the 168 brokers who attended the occasion praised the initiative and inspired the general public to embrace the brand new banking companies. Additionally they famous that the charges earned from transactions on the platform are unparalleled within the nation and pledged to play their half in guaranteeing this initiative achieves its goals and objectives.
